Project Development Engineer

R0001284 Project Development Engineer (Open)

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

Job Description Summary:

We are currently seeking Project Development Engineer to overseee the engineering and technical aspects of utility-scale solar, energy storage, and (wind) projects during the development phase. This role is responsible for conducting engineering due diligence, supporting preliminary design efforts, and ensuring thorough project evaluation. By optimizing projects for marketability and execution readiness, the engineer helps maintain high-quality standards aligned with Nadara’s long-term ownership objectives. Emphasizing collaboration and proactive risk management, this position plays a crucial role in shaping the Nadara pipeline and setting projects up for future success.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site assessments, develop preliminary layouts, and provide energy prediction estimates in collaboration with the development team.

• Work with internal teams to identify engineering deliverable needs (e.g., site surveys, geotechnical reports, hydrology studies, and conceptual designs).

• Provide engineering input for permitting, power purchase agreements, interconnect agreements, financial modeling, and overall project development.

• Prepare engineering quantities and information to support project budgets and timelines.

• Represent Nadara in development, permitting, and regulatory meetings, as well as discussions with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

• Oversee multiple projects, manage competing priorities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

• Review designs, calculations, and procurement strategies to optimize performance, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.

• Stay updated on solar, energy storage, and (wind) technologies, roadmaps, and pricing; interact with major equipment suppliers (e.g., modules, inverters, batteries, transformers. etc.) and service providers (e.g., EPC, O&M, etc.).

• Maintain accurate project records and facilitate engineering knowledge transfer to execution teams in the pre-construction phase.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3-6 years of relevant technical experience, preferably in renewable energy.

• Understanding of project development, permitting, commercial issues, financial analysis, and engineering economics, and the ability to read and interpret technical documentation and drawings.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects, manage priorities, and work in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, professional interpersonal skills